Conceptual design for a lunar-base CELSSFuture human exploration is key to the United States National Space Policy goal of maintaining a world leadership position in space. In the past, spacecraft life support systems have used open-loop technologies that were simple and sufficiently reliable to demonstrate the feasibility of spaceflight. A critical technology area needing development in support of both long duration missions and the establishment of lunar or planetary bases is regenerative life support. The information presented in this paper describes a conceptual design of a Lunar Base Controlled Ecological Life Support System (LCELSS) which supports a crew size ranging from 4 to 100. The system includes, or incorporates interfaces with, eight primary subsystems. An initial description of the Lunar-Base CELSS subsystems is provided within the framework of the conceptual design. The system design includes both plant (algae and higher plant) and animal species as potential food sources.
Document ID
19910043072
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schwartzkopf, Steven H. (Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., Inc. Sunnyvale, CA, United States)
Cullingford, Hatice S. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space 90: The Second International Conference